Best Robert Parson Podcasts (2025)

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#214 Jay Cal - SAS Operator Charged with Murder 6:28:19

22h ago6:28:19

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Jay Cal is a former British special forces operator who served in the elite 22 Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment following a distinguished career as a Royal Marine Commando. After passing the grueling SAS selection process—known for its 90% dropout rate—Jay went on to serve in high-stakes operations including counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and…

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Roblox Co-Founder & CEO David Baszucki: The Future of Everything 1:00:11

1d ago1:00:11

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Rob and David aren’t afraid to ask the big questions! In this episode, Rob’s friend David Baszucki, genius co-founder and CEO of Roblox, joins the show to discuss the value of community and connection, their fascination with subtle body language, bringing people together on Roblox, and more. Plus, Rob and David dive into lucid dreaming and explore …

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Who Won the Minkah Fitzpatrick-Jalen Ramsey Trade? Plus, NFL Team Futures Buy or Sell! 1:23:23

1d ago1:23:23

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Steven and Diante get together to share their reactions to the blockbuster trade that sent Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Dolphins and all-star corner Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers. They then systematically scan the most buzzworthy teams around the league and debate whether to buy into the futures of the squads who appear to be on the rise, or…

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Ep. 483: How Charisma Shaped Both American And Church History A conversation with Molly Worthen 45:34

2d ago45:34

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Here at MinistryWatch, we have become all too familiar with the allure and the dangers of celebrity preachers. One of the things you will here me say often is that we humans are not meant to be celebrities. We’re not wired for it. Celebrityhood is a condition that wars against the health of our soul. And yet…we Americans, and American evangelicals …

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194: ‘CEO as Knowledge Architect’, with Ellen Bensky and Christopher Parsons 1:23:13

3d ago1:23:13

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Ellen Bensky and Christopher Parsons join the podcast to talk about how Turner Fleischer built a digital twin of their practice. We get into what it means to intentionally work on the firm—not just in it—and how Turner Fleischer has operationalized innovation inside a service-based business. Ellen shares how the firm protects time for internal rese…

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#213 Braxton McCoy - Why is the US Government Selling Millions of Acres of Public Land? 1:50:38

4d ago1:50:38

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Make your voice heard by calling your Senator’s office directly to let them know that your public lands are not for sale. Find your Senator's contact information here - https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm Braxton McCoy—veteran, rancher, and public lands advocate—joins us to break down a controversial Senate proposal that could lead…

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PARADE with Max Chernin 1:16:11

5d ago1:16:11

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PARADE is by no means a "happy musical." But the way it has aged not only with audiences but within our culture has given it a happier ending than when it first opened in the 1999 Broadway season. This week, actor Max Chernin (Broadway's PARADE, BRIGHT STAR, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE) takes a moment from playing "Leo Frank" in the show's curre…

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Encore: ‘We Were the Universe’ with Kimberly King Parsons 28:58

7d ago28:58

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This week on ‘The Write Question’ host Lauren Korn returns to her conversation with Kimberly King Parsons, who discusses her debut novel, ‘We Were the Universe’ (out in paperback on June 24, 2025, from Vintage Books). This conversation originally aired March 6, 2025, under the title “I’m always looking for the weird thing, the tilted thing.”…

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Ep. 482: Dave Ramsey, Brady Boyd, and Kris “Kdub” Williams 30:09

7d ago30:09

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On today’s program, Brady Boyd resigns from New Life Church. Boyd was on staff at Gateway during Robert Morris’ tenure, and Elders now believe he misled the congregation about his knowledge of Morris’s alleged abuse. We’ll have details. Also, a court ruled that a lawsuit filed against Dave Ramsey can move forward. A former employee who was fired fo…

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#212 Katarina Szulc - Inside the Cartels' Secret Smuggling Operation in Port of Vancouver 2:19:34

8d ago2:19:34

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Katarina Szulc is an investigative journalist and the host of Borderland: Dispatches, a show delivering raw, on-the-ground reporting from the front lines of Mexico’s cartel war. With a sharp lens on organized crime, corruption, and cross-border conflict, she brings listeners real-time snapshots of a rapidly evolving crisis that’s reshaping both Mex…

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Larry Charles: Jake and the Fatman 48:46

8d ago48:46

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Rob and Larry are comedy nerds. Larry Charles, the director of “Borat” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” joins Rob Lowe to discuss working with Bob Dylan and Larry David, the experience of shooting “Borat,” their mutual friend Arsenio Hall, his new memoir, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! …

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Ep. 481: Glenn Packiam: What Is a Christian, Anyway? 34:40

9d ago34:40

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Sometimes, in the midst of the nuance, complexity, and confusion of everyday life, it’s good to return to first principles. That’s exactly what Glenn Packiam has done with his new book What Is A Christian, Anyway? The title of this book poses a simple and obvious question that the modern (post-modern? Post-postmodern?) church sometimes forgets. Pac…

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NFC South Offseason Grades 1:28:34

10d ago1:28:34

1:28:34

Sheil, Steven, and Diante use their expertise to analyze the NFC South division and discuss each team's offseason moves to determine what their level of success could be in the upcoming NFL season. Tampa Bay Bucs Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers New Orleans Saints The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rg-he…

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193: ‘Making Ideas Impactful’, with Darren Brooker 1:28:56

10d ago1:28:56

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Darren Brooker joins the podcast to talk about how storytelling and visual communication, when used together, can transform the way ideas are received and acted upon. We discuss how architectural concepts are often misunderstood not because they’re bad ideas, but because they’re not communicated in a way that sticks. Darren explains why the key to …

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#211 Scott Nolan - CEO of General Matter on Uranium Enrichment 2:11:33

11d ago2:11:33

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Scott Nolan is the CEO of General Matter, enriching uranium in America to reshore domestic nuclear fuel capacity and power the American energy production needed to lead in AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. General Matter is backed by Founders Fund, the first institutional investor in SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril.Scott is also a par…

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Ep. 480: Gateway Church, Trinity Broadcasting, Burk Parsons and the PCA 26:52

14d ago26:52

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On today’s program, sexual abuse victim Cindy Clemishire has filed a civil lawsuit against Gateway Church and its founding pastor Robert Morris. She claims church leaders knew she was 12 years old when Morris began abusing her, and defamed her when they tried to cover it up. We’ll have details. And cuts to federal funding are sending some nonprofit…

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“Have you eaten, yet?”: Christine Wu on a shared language of food and her debut collection, ‘Familial Hungers’ 29:00

14d ago29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with poet Christine Wu, author of ‘Familial Hungers’ (Brick Books).By Lauren Korn

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#210 Hsiao Bi-khim | 蕭美琴 - Vice President of Taiwan 1:18:58

15d ago1:18:58

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Hsiao Bi-khim | 蕭美琴 is Taiwan’s Vice President, sworn in on May 20, 2024, alongside President Lai Ching-te. A seasoned diplomat, she served as Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the United States from 2020 to 2023, becoming the first Taiwanese official to attend a U.S. presidential inauguration since 1979 when she attended Joe Biden’s in 2021. Known a…

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Jessie Mae Robinson HHLA90 17:06

15d ago17:06

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This episode tells the story of the pinoneering songwriter Jessie Mae Robinson.By Robert Petersen

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Sir Jonathan Pryce: Playing Animal 48:29

15d ago48:29

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Rob is Sir Jonathan Pryce’s biggest fan! The legendary actor joins Rob Lowe to discuss how the late Pope Francis inspired his performance in “Game of Thrones,” acting lessons from Al Pacino, his favorite theaters to perform in, how the loss of his father inspired him to take on “Hamlet,” the new season of “Slow Horses,” and much more. Make sure to …

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Ep. 479: What an Obscure Itinerant 19th Century Preacher Can Teach Us Today 11:41

15d ago11:41

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Michael Tait. Robert Morris. Mark Driscoll. Ravi Zacharias. Are you tired of celebrity preachers? I am, and I think that’s why the story of John Dyer fascinates me. My guess is that you’ve never heard of him. But I have come to learn that he played a significant role in the spread of the Gospel in Colorado and throughout the Mountain West, and his …

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Ep. 478: Brad Edwards and “The Reason for Church” 41:17

16d ago41:17

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The evangelical church is a mess. If you believe the surveys, more than forty million Americans have “de-churched” in the past 25 years. That is why it is a good thing Brad Edwards reminds us why the Body of Christ still matters. Trevin Wax, whose opinion I value in such matters, has called The Reason for Church “one of the most important books of …

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NFC East Offseason Grades 1:31:00

16d ago1:31:00

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante use their expertise to analyze the NFC East division and discuss each team's offseason moves to determine what their level of success could be in the upcoming NFL season. Philadelphia Eagles Washington Commanders Dallas Cowboys New York Giants The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.r…

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192: ‘Building an AI-First Practice’, with Patrick Chopson and Eric Cesal 1:26:14

17d ago1:26:14

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Patrick Chopson and Eric Cesal join the podcast to talk about what an architecture practice could look like if it were designed around AI from day one. We discuss the limits of traditional workflows, how education is falling behind the pace of innovation, and why small, agile teams may be better positioned to lead the industry forward. This convers…

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#209 Erik Prince & Erik Bethel - The China / Taiwan Conflict 2:15:42

18d ago2:15:42

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Erik Prince is an American businessman, former U.S. Navy SEAL, and the founder of Blackwater, a private military company established in 1997. A graduate of Hillsdale College, Prince heads Frontier Resource Group, a private equity firm, and promotes economic development in emerging markets. He hosts the podcast Off Leash with Erik Prince, launched i…

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Ep. 477: Michael Tait, Southern Baptists Meet, Truett McConnell President Suspended 29:01

21d ago29:01

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On today’s program, Christian music artist Michael Tait admits to living a “double life” after accusations surfaced that he had sexually groomed and assaulted multiple young men over the course of a decade. We’ll take a look. And, Southern Baptist abuse survivor died last week after a brief illness, sending shock waves through the community of abus…

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On devotion and chosen lineages: Melissa Febos, author of ‘The Dry Season,’ discusses her year of pleasure and celibacy (Part Two) 29:00

21d ago29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ the second half of a conversation with memoirist Melissa Febos, author of ‘The Dry Season: A Memoir of Pleasure in a Year Without Sex,’ out now from Knopf, an imprint of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, which is a division of Penguin Random House.By Lauren Korn

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#208 Alexandr Wang - CEO, Scale AI 3:24:08

22d ago3:24:08

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Alex Wang is the CEO and co-founder of Scale AI, a leading data platform accelerating the development of artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016, Scale AI provides high-quality training data for AI models, serving clients like OpenAI, Microsoft, and the U.S. Department of Defense. A former software engineering prodigy, Wang dropped ou…

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Ralph Macchio: Johnny & Sodapop 45:18

22d ago45:18

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Ralph and Rob are “Outsiders” for life. Ralph Macchio and Rob Lowe reunite in the studio to discuss “Karate Kid: Legends” (in theaters now), their memories from shooting “The Outsiders,” Ralph's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the global legacy of “Karate Kid,” and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@Literal…

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Ep. 476: Megan Rose is Disrupting the Foster Care System in Florida 36:09

23d ago36:09

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A couple of months ago I attended the True Charity conference in Huntsville, Alabama. One of the speakers there was my guest today, Megan Rose, the founder and CEO of a Florida-based ministry called Better Together. Megan got my attention almost right away because of her personal story. I’m not going to give it away here except to say that you have…

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NFC North Offseason Grades 1:37:37

23d ago1:37:37

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante use their expertise to analyze the NFC North division and discuss each team's offseason moves to determine what their level of success could be in the upcoming NFL season. Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings Chicago Bears The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rg-help.com⁠…

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Rethinking Rural Housing w/ Wendy Smith 38:03

24d ago38:03

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When the country faced a housing crisis in 2008, Kentucky was already immersed in it. Affordable and reliable housing in rural communities is facing many challenges, with countless homes needed to be built on an inadequate budget. Facing this rural housing crisis head-on is Wendy Smith, the Deputy Executive Director of Housing Programs at Kentucky …

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#207 Augustus Doricko - CEO of Rainmaker: Manipulating the Weather 2:03:00

25d ago2:03:00

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Augustus Doricko is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next generation cloud seeding company. He is a UC Berkeley dropout, Thiel Fellow, and member of the El Segundo hard tech scene. Rainmaker uses weather resistant drones to increase precipitation and novel radar hardware to measure how much man-made precipitation is created. Rainmaker’s first pr…

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Ep. 475: Sean Feucht, Doug Wilson’s Empire, Christianity Today, and Robert Morris 32:18

28d ago32:18

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On today’s program, ministry leader Sean Feucht is being accused of moral, ethical, and financial failure by former leaders of his various nonprofits. The accusers issued a formal statement this week detailing their accusations and are calling for an independent investigation. And, with the construction of a new school campus, Pastor Doug Wilson’s …

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On sex and seeing: Melissa Febos, author of ‘The Dry Season,’ discusses her year of pleasure and celibacy (Part One) 29:00

28d ago29:00

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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ part one of a two-part conversation with memoirist Melissa Febos, author of ‘The Dry Season: A Memoir of Pleasure in a Year Without Sex,’ out now from Knopf, an imprint of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, which is a division of Penguin Random House.By Lauren Korn

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Aaron Rodgers Signs With the Pittsburgh Steelers 21:17

28d ago21:17

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together for an emergency pod to share their instant reactions to the news that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia…

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#206 Timothy Alberino - Lost Chinkana City: The Greatest Discovery Since Machu Picchu 3:20:33

29d ago3:20:33

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Timothy Alberino is an author, researcher, and explorer known for his bestselling book Birthright (2020), which offers a groundbreaking perspective on biblical narratives in the context of artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and UFO disclosure. Often called a modern-day Indiana Jones, Alberino has traveled globally to investigate alternative hi…

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Rhett & Link: Uni Milkshakes 57:50

29d ago57:50

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Rhett & Link are the kings of YouTube! The comedy duo joins Rob Lowe to discuss their long-running morning show, “Good Mythical Morning,” growing up together in North Carolina, their beloved YouTube taste tests, the difference between new media celebrity and old media celebrity, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTub…

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Ep. 474 : A Conversation with Kim Roberts About MinistryWatch’s Ministry Executive Survey 10:30

29d ago10:30

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Warren Hello, everyone. I’m Warren Smith and I’d like to welcome you to the MinistryWatch podcast. On today’s episode, I’m pleased to have Kim Roberts on the program. If you are a regular reader of MinistryWatch, you know Kim’s name. She is MinistryWatch’s most prolific contributor, and – more to the point today – she is also the manager of Ministr…

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY with Rachel Potter 1:11:05

30d ago1:11:05

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"They're creepy and they're kooky," but they also mean a lot to so many of you! THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a musical based on the beloved characters by Charles Addams is one of the most performed musicals in the United States. Today, we look at why that might be. Joining us is one of Broadway's "Wednesdays," the amazing Rachel Potter (EVITA, WICKED), whose…

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Ep. 473: Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa Say We Are “Scrolling Ourselves To Death” 37:59

1M ago37:59

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In 1985, Neil Postman published Amusing Ourselves to Death. That means this year is the 40th birthday of this landmark book.And in that 40 years, Postman’s troubling prophesies have mostly come true. Screens have reshaped our minds, our relationships, and our culture. Ivan Mesa and Brett McCracken say that “social media and smartphones have brought…

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AFC South Offseason Grades 1:38:48

1M ago1:38:48

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante use their expertise to analyze the AFC South division and discuss each team's offseason moves to determine what their level of success could be in the upcoming NFL season. Houston Texans Jacksonville Jaguars Indianapolis Colts Tennessee Titans The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.rg-help…

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191: ‘The Bastardization of Marketing in AEC’, with Kyle Morck 1:39:18

1M ago1:39:18

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Kyle Morck joins the podcast to talk about about the widespread misuse of marketing in the AEC industry. We unpack why firms rely on vanity metrics that don’t move the needle, how real marketing success comes from long-term relationship building, and why personal branding inside firms is just as critical as the firm’s brand itself. Whether you’re i…

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How Literature Shapes Us w/ Jessica Cory 33:19

1M ago33:19

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Every culture and region are shaped by the stories told within it. Appalachia has a vast and diverse history, enriched by the unique voices of its people. Jessica Cory, editor of The Appalachian Journal, shares her research, exploring the role of literature in Appalachian identity. Jessica shares stories not often told, exploring complex themes and…

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#205 Dino Mavrookas - Fmr. Navy SEAL (DEVGRU) / CEO of Saronic Technologies 3:51:47

1M ago3:51:47

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Dino Mavrookas is the Co-Founder and CEO of Saronic Technologies, a defense tech company pioneering AI-powered autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) to strengthen U.S. and allied naval capabilities. A former U.S. Navy SEAL with 11 years of service and eight combat tours, Mavrookas enlisted after 9/11 and gained firsthand insight into the importance of…

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Ep. 472: Gateway Church, Doug Wilson’s Christ Church, Fuller Seminary

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On today’s program, Gateway Church has named a new senior pastor. The appointment comes a year after child sexual abuse accusations surfaced against founding pastor Robert Morris. We’ll have details.And, the Department of Justice is suing a city in Idaho for discriminating against Christ the Redeemer Church—a church plant of Doug Wilson’s Christ Ch…

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